Midmorning ceased broadcast on February 20, 2012 and was replaced by The Daily Circuit.

Minnesota Public Radio Stories

State of Black AmericaFor 30 years, the National Urban League has issued a report on what it means to be black in America and what the president should do to eliminate inequality. The Urban League has praise, as well as some recommendations, for the first African-American president. Also: what journalists in the black community are encountering when they criticize President Obama.9:06 a.m.

Reflections on life in IranAs the friends and family await the sentencing of radio reporter and Fargo native Roxana Saberi, one friend reflects on the constraints of Iranian life. Journalist Azadeh Moaveni's new book centers on peaks and valleys of trying to marry and raise a family in the Islamic Republic.10:06 a.m.

Guests

Azadeh Moaveni: Author of the new book, "Honeymoon in Tehran." She's also the author of "Lipstick Jihad."